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Building Cleaner (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gebäudereiniger/in

Building Cleaner (m/f) is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in the skilled trades. You will learn how to professionally clean and maintain buildings and surfaces, adhering to hygiene and safety standards. This profession offers a solid foundation for a career in the cleaning sector.

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What you do

  • Cleaning floors, windows, and sanitary facilities in various buildings
  • Disinfecting surfaces and adhering to hygiene standards
  • Operating and maintaining cleaning machines and equipment
  • Applying various cleaning techniques depending on material and degree of soiling
  • Disposing of waste and replenishing consumables
  • Observing occupational safety and environmental protection when using cleaning agents

Requirements

  • Physical resilience and stamina
  • Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail
  • Reliability and a sense of responsibility for hygiene
  • Teamwork skills and good communication abilities
  • Willingness to work at varying times (early mornings, evenings, sometimes weekends)
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and chemistry for the application of cleaning agents

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific cleaning areas (e.g., glass and facade cleaning, hospital cleaning)
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Craftsman/woman in the building cleaning trade
  3. 3Taking on leadership positions such as facility manager or foreman/woman
  4. 4Starting your own cleaning business
  5. 5Further training as a state-certified disinfec tor

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Building Cleaner (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Building Cleaner (m/f) Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Building Cleaner (m/f) Ausbildung?

Physical resilience and stamina; Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail; Reliability and a sense of responsibility for hygiene; Teamwork skills and good communication abilities.

Where can I find open Building Cleaner (m/f) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Building Cleaner (m/f)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.